Unreal Engine UI Engineer (C++)

We are looking for a skilled Unreal Engine UI Engineer to build and optimize game UI systems in C++ with a strong focus on architecture, performance, and cross-platform delivery. You will collaborate on scalable UI patterns and polished UX across platforms. Apply now to help shape intuitive interfaces!

Responsibilities

• Design UI systems in Unreal Engine using C++ with clear separation of presentation and data layers
• Build reusable UI widgets in UMG and integrate them into MVVM or MVC-based flows
• Implement HUD and worldspace UI elements and choose the right approach for each use case
• Define and apply good UI engineering practices and avoid common anti-patterns
• Optimize UI performance across platforms with attention to memory, draw calls, and responsiveness
• Profile and debug UI behavior using Unreal Insights and other engine tools
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate UX intent into responsive, intuitive interfaces
• Evaluate Blueprint vs C++ implementations and document rationale for maintainability
• Integrate UI data pipelines to support efficient delivery of structured data to the front end

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience developing with Unreal Engine
• Hands-on experience programming in C++ for game development
• UI engineering experience with UMG or a comparable UI framework
• Strong understanding of Game Development SDLC and production workflows
• Solid knowledge of Blueprint vs C++ tradeoffs in Unreal Engine
• UI architecture skills with MVVM, MVC, and Common UI concepts
• Cross-platform development experience across PC and mobile with UI performance awareness
• Performance optimization skills for UI rendering and responsiveness
• Tooling experience with Unreal Insights for profiling and debugging
• Strong communication skills to align engineering work with UI/UX intent
• Minimum English language level of B1+

Nice to have

• Experience building AI Assistants features that enhance in-game UI workflows
• Gaming domain knowledge and strong product sensibility for UX and visual polish

Benefits

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn